Maui Sunrise Macaw
Maui Sunrise Macaw
The Maui Sunrise Macaw is a colorful hybrid macaw full of pizzazz and personality!
The Maui Sunrise Macaw is a hybrid cross between a Harlequin Macaw (hybrid) and a Catalina Macaw (hybrid). Being a cross between a Harlequin and a Catalina (hybrid) gives this interesting macaw a lot of varying factors, both in color and in personality. It is a second generation hybrid and is influenced by the genes of three different species of macaws. This hybrid macaw was developed from these crossings:
1st - Blue and Gold Macaw crossed with a Green-winged Macaw = Harlequin Macaw
1st - Blue and Gold Macaw crossed with a Scarlet Macaw = Catalina Macaw
2nd - Harlequin Macaw crossed with a Catalina Macaw = Maui Sunrise Macaw
Though a second generation hybrid macaw, the Maui Sunrise has lots of Blue and Gold Macaw in its parentage. The Blue and Gold Macaw has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade, renowned not only for its beauty but for its sweet nature and speaking ability.
Two other species also add their flavor. The Green-winged Macaw, a long time favorite pet bird, lends both its beauty and its good personality . The Scarlet Macaw, one of the most highly favored macaws and described as "beautiful and striking" adds intense red coloring and a bit of a fiery personality. The Maui Sunrise inherits all these birds beautiful coloring and more.
"As a cross between a Harlequin and a Catalina, Maui has a little bit of everything in her, some Blue and Gold for a generally sweet demeanor, a bit of Greenwing to lead to a more easy going nat
When comparing the characteristics of birds, keep in mind that hybrid macaws are a mixture of their parents. Their behavior and temperament is not absolutely certain. Maui Sunrise Macaws can have the characteristics of the Blue and Gold Macaw, the Greenwing, and the Scarlet in any mixture. The personality of a Scarlet is such that it requires good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training, especially as it matures. The hybrid Maui Sunrise can be a very affectionate, inquisitive, and fun pet; but may very likely need solid, un intimidated handling from its keeper.
Scientific Name:
The Maui Sunrise Macaw is a second generation hybrid, a cross between: Harlequin Macaw hybrid (see above) and Catalina Macaw hybrid (see above) .
Distribution:
ThIs is a captive bred hybrid macaw. Hybrid macaws are rarely found in the wild.
Description:
Maui Sunrise Macaws are very colorful, carrying the blues, greens and gold's of the Blue and Gold and the Greenwing, along with the beautiful red coloration from the Scarlet portion of their parentage, especially on their underside. They are a full size Macaw and are highly intelligent and inquisitive. Having a lot of Blue and Gold Macaw parentage, they may learn to talk with a general vocabulary of about 15 or more words or expressions.
Hybrids are usually bred for color rather than personality, so their characteristics can be uncertain. A Maui Sunrise Macaw needs good socialization and a firm consistent hand in training, especially it matures.
"Maui (seen on the right) is a "double" hybrid - being a cross between a Catalina and a Harlequin. She was breed in captivity in FL but we met and fell in love with her sweet and gentle nature at a bird store in MO. Maui has not meet a food she doesn't like and gets along great with her U2 and Military sisters."... Nancy McCarthy
Size - Weight:
The Maui Sunrise Macaw is a full sized macaw. They can get over 2 lbs. Lengths up to 90 cm (35.5 inches).
Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat.
Social Behaviors:
The Maui Sunrise Macaw typically takes on a composite of traits from all its parentage, having a sweet friendly nature, as well as being highly intelligent and curious. They can be a very good natured pet bird, though the Scarlet influence may also introduce a bit of an indomitable spirit.
Though the characteristics of birds that are hybrids are uncertain, they are a typical macaw. Hybrid Maui Sunrise Macaws can be cranky at times and may even be a one person bird or only like men or women unless well socialized with lots of folks.
Breeding/Reproduction:
This is a hybrid and it use to be that they were generally not bred, however the breeding of hybrids is becoming more common.
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